Performance band descriptions for English Extension

English Extension 1

Band E4

The typical performance in this band:

• demonstrates insightful understanding and sophisticated evaluation of the concepts and values in texts and the ways in which these are expressed
• displays highly developed skills in analysing and evaluating the nature of texts and the relationships between them, and the different ways in which texts are valued
• integrates independent investigation with the student's own reflection on both process and product to develop insightful conclusions
• composes complex extended texts, imaginatively, interpretively and critically with a high level of expertise
• demonstrates outstanding control of language to express complex ideas with precision in a form and style appropriate to purpose, audience and context.

Band E3

The typical performance in this band:

• demonstrates clear understanding and thoughtful evaluation of the concepts and values in texts and the ways in which these are expressed
• displays well-developed skills in analysing and evaluating texts and the relationships between them, and the different ways in which texts are valued
• integrates independent investigation with the student's own reflection on both process and product to develop perceptive conclusions
• composes extended texts, imaginatively, interpretively and critically with substantial expertise
• demonstrates skilful control of language to express complex ideas with clarity in a form and style appropriate to purpose, audience and context.

Band E2

The typical performance in this band:

• demonstrates sound understanding and some evaluation of the concepts and values in texts and the ways in which these are expressed
• displays developed skills in analysing and evaluating texts and the relationships between them, and the different ways in which texts are valued
• integrates independent investigation with the student's own reflection on both process and product to develop informed conclusions
• composes extended texts, imaginatively, interpretively and critically with competence
• demonstrates confident control of language to express complex ideas in a form and style appropriate to purpose, audience and context.

Band E1

Performance reported as Band E1 indicates that the minimum standard expected was not demonstrated.

English Extension 2

Band E4

The typical performance in this band:

• demonstrates highly developed insights and outstanding skills in formulating and communicating complex concepts supported by thorough and extensive independent investigation
• composes a substantial and sustained original major work that effectively engages audience and is appropriate to purpose, concept and medium
• exhibits sophisticated and highly developed skills in articulating, monitoring and reflecting on processes of investigation, interpretation, analysis and composition.

Band E3

The typical performance in this band:

• demonstrates well-developed insights and accomplished skills in formulating and communicating complex concepts supported by competent independent investigation
• composes a substantial and sustained original major work that engages audience and is appropriate to purpose, concept and medium
• exhibits well developed skills in articulating, monitoring and reflecting on processes of investigation, interpretation, analysis and composition.

Band E2

The typical performance in this band:

• demonstrates developing insights and sound skills in formulating and communicating concepts of some complexity supported by independent investigation
• composes a substantial and sustained original major work that is appropriate to audience, purpose, concept and medium
• exhibits sound skills in articulating, monitoring and reflecting on processes of investigation, interpretation, analysis and composition.

Band E1

Performance reported as Band E1 indicates that the minimum standard expected was not demonstrated.